Tap the end of a chisel under the door stop on the striker side of the jamb.
Fix my garage door lock.
If your garage door is closing fully and then reversing to open again then it may be due to a problem with the close limit switch.
Pull the inside.
Depending on the model you have you may need to pry it out with a crowbar and hammer or remove it with a drill.
Replace a garage door lock or handle with help from a garage do.
Replacing the lock or handle on a garage door can be accomplished with the appropriate tools.
Locate the square hole on the inside of each door track.
The hole will be around the height of the second door.
In order to fix this you ll want to make small changes to the close limit setting until the door opener knows to stop once the door has reached the floor.
After submitting your request you will receive a call from a local service provider to discuss your service and schedule a time to inspect your garage door.
You can request a repair appointment online in store or by phone.
Step 3 install replacement install the new lock according to the manufacturer s instructions.
How to fix a garage door that won t lock step 1.
How to replace a lock on a garage door step 1.
Pry up on it until it comes loose and remove it.
Place the vice grips on the door track.
Close the garage door and secure the door down with a pair of vice grips.
Close the garage door and attempt to lock the door from the inside.
Use the chisel to remove the door stop.
The rods are placed diagonally from top to bottom corners and can be tightened at a turnbuckle to straighten out the door do a little at time to allow the door to adjust to the change.
Remove the pin that secures the inside lock handle to the lock shaft in the center of the door panel.
If it won t lock open the door.
Close your garage door and remove your existing garage door lock.